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Kimberly Knudsen, CCC-A, Au.D. | December 6, 2022 | 0 Comments | Audiology |
Fatigue & Hearing Loss Hearing loss has been linked to a number of physical, social and psychological conditions, including dementia, diabetes, anxiety, depression and social withdrawal. One of its lesser-known side effects is fatigue. If you have been feeling more tired than usual lately and have hearing loss, there may be a correlation between the […]
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Latisha Smith-Chase, MD | November 23, 2022 | 0 Comments | General Health |
If you have diabetes, taking good care of your feet is crucial to prevent hospital stays and other serious injuries. 1 in 4 hospital stays for people with diabetes are due to a condition called diabetic foot. Diabetic foot occurs when high blood sugar damages blood vessels and nerves in your feet. Foot ulcers, foot […]
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Alyssa Turcotte, BSN, RN | November 1, 2022 | 0 Comments | General Health |
Today there are millions of people living with diabetes. Diabetes education is important to help you manage your health. Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas does not make enough insulin or when the body does not use the insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps move glucose […]
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Laura Jacobson, BSN, RN | October 25, 2022 | 0 Comments | General Health |
When it comes to mammograms and biopsies, I understand that you may have some questions about the process, and as a breast care coordinator, I am here to answer any questions you may have or guide you in the direction of the answer. Q: How do I schedule a mammogram? A: You can now schedule […]
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Anthony Knutson, PharmD, BCPS | October 20, 2022 | 0 Comments | General Health |
Open enrollment for Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans is active now and goes through December 7, 2022! Patients 65 years and older eligible for Medicare benefits should take advantage of this time to ensure they select the appropriate insurance plan for the upcoming 2023 year. The first step in this process is to […]
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Cheryl Kinney, Au.D. | October 12, 2022 | 0 Comments | Audiology |
At Fort HealthCare Audiology, we’re committed to providing our patients with the best quality of care, as well as the latest information about living a life with healthy hearing. Below we review a recent study that correlated hearing aid use with a slower rate of cognitive decline. The study was conducted by the University of […]
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Dr. Jonathan McLaughlin | September 30, 2022 | 0 Comments | General Health |
Treatment for breast cancer is ever improving, but there’s still the best chance of survival if caught early on. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer sometime in their lives. There are a few things you can do to help early detection. Breast self-awareness: Conducting a breast self-exam […]
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Christine Chuppa, MD | August 31, 2022 | 0 Comments | General Health |
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ovarian cancer is rare but often goes undetected. Because there are currently no general screening tests available, it’s important to pay attention to your body and understand risk factors. According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), it is the number one cause of death from gynecologic […]
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Sierra Kuehl | July 19, 2022 | 0 Comments | General Health |
Although there are many different measures in place to protect us from the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, the fight is not over yet. Viruses are constantly changing or mutating their genes, which can result in new variants of the same virus. Some variants spread more quickly than others, leading to an increase in cases […]
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Fort HealthCare | July 1, 2022 | 0 Comments | General Health |
July is National Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma cancer’s are an uncommon and rare group of cells, which arise in bones, connective tissues, fat and muscle. They can affect almost any part of the body, inside or out. The main regions that Sarcoma Cancer cells typically affect, include the arms, legs and trunk area. Sarcoma cancer’s […]
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